Hoshizaki KM-81BAJvsWest Bend WB490BIMUSS
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Hoshizaki KM-81BAJ
Harvest Rate
52lb/day
Energy Use
8.45kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19.5gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
West Bend WB490BIMUSS
Harvest Rate
50lb/day
Energy Use
9.71kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12.6gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Key differences
Hoshizaki KM-81BAJ is 13% more efficient at 8.45 kWh/100 lb versus 9.71 kWh/100 lb for the West Bend WB490BIMUSS. The Hoshizaki KM-81BAJ is larger at 52 lb/day versus 50 lb/day.
Production
| Spec | Hoshizaki | West Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 52 | 50 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 0 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Hoshizaki | West Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 8.45 | 9.71 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 19.5 | 12.6 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Hoshizaki | West Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-134a | R-134a |
| GWP Rating | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Hoshizaki | West Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |